Theories and Applications in the Detection of Deception A Psychophys
"Polygraphy;' "lie detection;' and the "detection of deception" are all terms that refer to an application of the science of psychophysiology, which itself employs physiological measures to study and differentiate between psychological processes. The issu
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Gershon Ben-Shakhar John 1. Furedy
Theories and Applications in the Detection of Deception A Psychophysiological and International Perspective
The order of authorship is alphabetical, connoting equally shared responsibility for our collaborative enterprise.
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Gershon Ben-Shakhar Department of Psychology The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem 91905 Israel
John 1. Furedy Department of Psychology University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1A 1
Libr.lry of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Ben-Shakhar, Gershon. Theories and applications in the detection of deception: a psychophysiological and international perspective/Gershon Ben-Shakhar, John 1. Furedy. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN-13:978-1-4612-7949-5 I. Lie detectors and detection. 1. Furedy, John 1. II. Title. HV8078.B46 1990 363.2'54-dc20 89-19660 Printed on acid-free paper.
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I would like to dedicate this book to the memory of Israel Lieblich, my longtime teacher, colleague, and friend, who contributed so much in all three ways. GBS
Preface
"Polygraphy;' "lie detection;' and the "detection of deception" are all terms that refer to an application of the science of psychophysiology, which itself employs physiological measures to study and differentiate between psychological processes. The issues raised by polygraphy are controversial. One such issue is whether the polygraph is a genuinely scientifically based application, or merely a purported application, of psychophysiology. Such concerns are of interest not only to polygraph practitioners and to specialists in psychophysiology, but also to such other specialists as those in the legal and forensic professions. Moreover, there are two sorts of nonspecialists who should also be concerned. On the one hand, there are the potential "users" of the polygraph-for example, a manager who employs a polygrapher to check on subordinates; on the other hand, there are those "used by" the polygraph - the employee who is subjected t
